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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,872.94, 41,225.75 and 16,444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,872.94, 41,225.75 and 16,444.76 is: 22,694.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,872.94 : 41,225.75 = 16,444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,872.94/41,225.75 = 16,444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,872.94x = 41,225.75 × 16,444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,872.94x = 677,947,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,947,337.89/29,872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,694.37

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